Q: Is it possible to terminate the employment of an employee who is only part-way through their probationary period? (read more)

The Government has published the average value of employment tribunal awards and the time taken to reach an employment tribunal hearing which is included within the guidance notes oh how to make and respond to an employment tribunal claim.
Why? To ensure both parties have a better understanding of the timescales expected and the likely possible award. (read more)

It became a criminal offence to use a hand-held phone or similar device whilst driving on 1st December, 2003. This includes using a hand-held device not only for a telephone call but also for accessing any data such as the internet, email, text messages etc. In order to be “hands-free”, the phone must not be held at any point during its use. (read more)

The Queen said in her speech outlining the Government’s plans for the next twelve months that to assist in economic growth “legislation will be introduced to reduce burdens on business by repealing unnecessary legislation”. (read more)

The Government has recently announced that all apprenticeships will last for a minimum of 12 months. Subject to consultation with employers and providers of apprentice training, it is expected that the new standards will come into force in August 2012. (read more)

The cost of an employee leaving can be expensive – £5K to £8K on average, excluding recruitment costs, in terms of the weeks or months it may take for the replacement to become fully productive. So, finding out why staff leave your organisation can help to avoid these costs. (read more)